Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame Broccoli Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a honey-ginger sauce paired with crisp-tender broccoli stir-fried with garlic and toasted sesame seeds. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, honey, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, and 2 tbsp soy sauce to make the glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon and brush each fillet generously with half the honey-ginger glaze. Cook for another 3 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.
5. Step 5: In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Add 4 cups broccoli florets and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
7. Step 7: Toss broccoli with remaining honey-ginger glaze and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve salmon atop broccoli stir fry.